Chapter 432: Don't Say Thank You, Bring Something Practical

The Abyssal Blade Demon and Abyss Sword Demon trapped in the bone prison watch helplessly as the Skeleton Berserker's axe swings toward them.

They are not ordinary monsters; they are Demons, with thoughts, struggles, and fear.

Fear shows in their eyes.

"Who is this? Why can't we move?"

Though they have questions, there is no time to think.

Any further thought would be useless.

The Skeleton Berserker's axe flashes Red Light, and they all sense a threat to their lives.

Bang bang bang.

The Abyssal Blade Demon's arms are ripped apart one after another.

With each rupture, their bodies involuntarily shudder in unbearable pain.

The arms are not only their weapons; after Level 60 they also serve another purpose: survival.

When the arms explode, a tremendous power surges through their bodies.

After four arms have consecutively exploded, the outer bone prison shatters, and they regain their freedom.

At this moment, the Skeleton Berserker's axe is already in position.

"Berserk Havoc (Level 2): Deals damage to the target equal to 600% of its own Strength, cooldown 10 minutes."

The Level 50 Skeleton Berserker's attributes are strong; after Perfect Amplification its Strength reaches 252,000.

Adding the Lich General's 50% Amplify brings it close to 380,000 Strength.

Plus an additional 600% Amplify.

With this axe swing, the Abyssal Blade Demon is almost instantly killed.

Sensing death, the Abyssal Blade Demon raises its arm at the last moment, turning the arm into a massive blade that meets the axe head.

The arm snaps in response, and demon blood gushes out like a fountain.

It lets out a scream and rushes toward the sky, fleeing without looking back.

In its eyes, this Level 50 fellow is too terrifying

scary.

As for the Abyss Sword Demon also trapped, the Abyssal Blade Demon, adhering to the principle that a dead comrade should not die, completely ignores it.

In the Abyss World, the law of the jungle prevails; there are no such things as friends.

It flies out and hears a wail; it knows the Abyss Sword Demon is dead.

Terrified, it dares not even turn its head, only flies outward.

Bang!

It feels as if it slammed into a bronze wall and was thrown back heavily.

It looks up and sees Jiang Chen standing before it, also shimmering with Bone Armor.

Overly panicked, the Abyssal Blade Demon clearly hasn't realized how slow its speed is due to the Curse it bears.

Now its speed tops at only a few dozen meters per second.

Compared with Jiang Chen's 600 meters per second, it cannot compare at all.

In an instant it is caught up by Jiang Chen.

"You can't escape!"

Beside Jiang Chen appear ten Skeleton Great Mages and ten Skeleton Divine Archers.

At Level 50, we should also test the combat power of the Skeleton Great Mages and Divine Archers.

The Skeleton Berserker just now already proved its combat strength.

In a few swings, it instantly killed the Abyss Sword Demon.

In the terrified gaze of the Abyssal Blade Demon, an elemental explosion erupts, and its body is simultaneously pierced by sharp arrows.

Already heavily wounded, it now lets out a miserable scream as it falls from the sky.

Midway, the second wave of attacks arrives.

The Skeletons will not stop just because it fell.

During its fall, it endured three full rounds of Divine Archer attacks and two rounds of Great Mage elemental explosions.

By the time it hits the ground, it is utterly dead.

In the blink of an eye, two demons are instantly killed, and Jiang Chen summons a powerful, fully assembled Undead Legion, rushing toward the BOSS.

"Core Stone Beast (Boss-level Monster)"

"Level: 60"

"Strength: 120000"

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"Agility: 40000"

"Spirit: 40000"

"Constitution: 120000"

"Skill: Full-force Slap, Earthquake"

"Trait: Elemental Damage reduced by 40%, Physical Damage reduced by 50%"

The BOSS is just an ordinary Boss-level Monster, its total attributes are only 320,000, which is still inferior to the Level 55 Crimson Moon Demon.

Monster BOSS attributes surge dramatically above Level 60, clearly not including this one that happens to be stuck at Level 60.

Deploying an entire Undead Legion against such an unremarkable BOSS is certainly giving it a proper show.

Jiang Chen no longer watches the outcome, drops beside Qiao Zhixin, "I saved you again; the last time was also in the Core Area."

Qiao Zhixin was still immersed in surprise at this moment, hearing Jiang Chen's words, she giggled, "Thanks."

"Let's get practical." Jiang Chen said bluntly, "I'm going to the Core Area center; you come with me."

Qiao Zhixin agreed without hesitation, "Alright, no problem."

Jiang Chen said, "This time there might be danger; aren't you afraid of dying?"

Qiao Zhixin shook her head, "Not afraid; with you there, I won't die."

Jiang Chen chuckled, not knowing whether she truly wasn't afraid or simply trusted him too much.

"Kill Core Stone Beast, Experience +1800000"

"Obtain Core Sword"

"Obtain Core Sword via Collecting Technique"

"Core Sword (Knight exclusive): Platinum Grade Weapon, All Attributes +2800, Knight‑type profession attack Skill Amplify 80%."

"Core Sword (Knight exclusive): Platinum Grade Weapon, All Attributes +2800, Knight‑type profession attack Skill"

"Amplify 80%."

Both pieces of equipment weren't impressive; Jiang Chen just glanced at them and tossed them into storage.

Now his standards are higher; this kind of stuff no longer catches his eye.

Qiao Zhixin's eyes sparkled like tiny stars, "You've become so awesome."

She remains as pure as a blank sheet, her emotions displayed openly on her face.

She says whatever she thinks, full of sincerity.

Jiang Chen wasn't overly modest, "It's okay; do you need a break?"

Qiao Zhixin shook her head, "No need, I can rest while walking."

Her attributes lean toward Warrior, with strong stamina and fast recovery.

Although she was slightly wounded earlier and a bit exhausted.

Yet in these few short minutes, she already recovered a lot.

As long as she doesn't keep fighting, she'll recover quickly.

Jiang Chen also stopped flying; in the Core Area, flying isn't suitable.

This entry into the Core Area was far easier than the last, countless times.

Jiang Chen only used an Undead Legion to clear the way; the rest didn't need any attention.

The ordinary monsters in the Core Area couldn't block the Undead Legion's advance at all.

Half a day later, Qiao Zhixin was fully recovered.

She once again performed her duties diligently.

The fireworks of the Gathering Technique bloomed throughout the Core Area.

"Actually you don't need to do this; these ordinary monsters won't drop anything good."

Jiang Chen basically disregarded the material items dropped by ordinary monsters.

After all, they're only Level 60‑plus ordinary monsters; at most they yield some Platinum Tier common materials.

Qiao Zhixin shook her head, "It'll be worth at least some money; Yu Yao Jie once said there'll be many places to spend money later."

"At Level 60 you need to buy a lot of intermediate Skill Scroll"

"and also Level 70, Level 80, and you must buy High-level Skill Scroll."

"Otherwise my Skills can't awaken."

Hearing her, Jiang Chen finally realized that Qiao Zhixin's profession was also somewhat unusual.

Collector Master is a niche profession; even Shenlong University doesn't have a corresponding mentor.

Like himself, it also relies on Skill Scrolls.

Moreover, at Level 70, without Profession Ascension, Level 70 Skills require High-level Skill Scrolls.

High-level Skill Scrolls sell for 100,000,000 each, frighteningly expensive.

And one or two aren't enough; you may need dozens or hundreds.

Jiang Chen said, "Don't you hate them?"

"Them?" Qiao Zhixin didn't react at first, then realized who Jiang Chen was referring to.

She also shook her head, "No, why would I hate them."

"Huo Yuyao also has a chance to lure Abyss Demons away, and she's a Knight, so her chance of survival is greater than yours."

"And she may have planted a Soul Mark; even if she dies she can revive."

Jiang Chen thought for a moment, then voiced his own view.

Qiao Zhixin shook her head so hard it almost broke, "It's different; Yu Yao Jie is more capable than I am of leading the sisters out of here."

"And I also have a Soul Mark; if I die I can revive."

Jiang Chen didn't expect that Qiao Zhixin also had a Soul Mark.

Planting a Soul Mark requires a hefty price; not just anyone can enjoy it.

Within each great clan, only a few of the most outstanding can be given a Soul Mark.

Qiao Zhixin explained, "I grew up with Yu Yao Jie since childhood; she also helped plant my Soul Mark."

Jiang

Chen seems to have understood.

Qiao Zhixin is not only pure but also very kind.

She's a pretty good girl.

Jiang Chen suddenly thought of a possibility, "Tell me, would they erect a tombstone for you?"

Qiao Zhixin answered without hesitation, "Definitely, Yu Yao Jie would definitely do that."

Jiang Chen thought that Huo Yuyao, this woman, might have a hobby of erecting tombstones.

She really shouldn't be a Knight; she should be a grave‑keeper, that's appropriate.

Roar!

The booming roar interrupted the two people's conversation.

A massive BOSS appeared ahead.